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Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns

- A self-driving Tesla car collided with an SUV in Las Vegas, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles used for ride-hailing services. - Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to showcase a robotaxi, a self-driving car for ride-hailing services, and already Tesla owners are using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for their own versions of robotaxis. - Tesla owners use FSD to reduce stress and extend their working hours by relying on the software, which costs $99 per month. - While companies like Waymo and Cruise operate heavily regulated test versions of self-driving cabs, Tesla drivers are solely responsible for their vehicles, regardless of whether they use driver-assist software. - Some Tesla ride-hail drivers have reported limitations and shortcomings with FSD software, such as sudden unexplained acceleration and braking, leading them to avoid using it with passengers. - There is a need for better regulations and guidelines to prevent misuse of autonomous driving technology in ride-hail services, as current oversight is limited and leaves room for potential safety risks.

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Uber, Lyft drivers drop price-fixing lawsuit in California

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft drivers drop price-fixing lawsuit in California

Uber and Lyft drivers have dropped a class-action lawsuit in California that accused the companies of preventing them from setting their own fares. The drivers dismissed their case after a setback last year when a judge ruled that they would have to arbitrate their claims individually. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that Uber and Lyft engaged in illegal price-fixing. The drivers argued that they should have control over setting prices as independent contractors. Both Uber and Lyft have previously won rulings regarding drivers' employment status.

Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers

Ride-hailing company Lyft has announced that it will guarantee weekly earnings for its drivers, a first in the US ride-hailing industry. This move aims to attract more drivers to the platform as Lyft competes with larger rival Uber for both riders and drivers. Last year, about 15% of Lyft drivers in the US earned less than 70% of what riders paid, but Lyft will now pay the difference if drivers fall below that threshold. Lyft also announced other measures to improve transparency and provide incentives for drivers.

Revel to lay off 1,000 staff ride-hail drivers, saying they'd rather be contractors anyway

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Revel to lay off 1,000 staff ride-hail drivers, saying they'd rather be contractors anyway

New York-based startup Revel, known for its e-moped sharing service, is pivoting once again. After dropping its moped-sharing business in 2023, Revel is now laying off its drivers and adopting a gig worker model similar to that of Lyft and Uber. The move comes after a successful pilot program that showed drivers were attracted to the flexible nature of gig work. Revel will offer drivers the option to rent from its fleet of Teslas at $10 per hour, while also opening up the platform to drivers with their own electric vehicles in 2025.

NYC Slams Uber, Lyft for ‘Disinformation’ on Driver Pay Hike

Livemint

Livemint · 5m ago

NYC Slams Uber, Lyft for ‘Disinformation’ on Driver Pay Hike

New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission faces backlash from Uber and Lyft over a proposed 6% pay hike for drivers. The commission accuses both companies of spreading misinformation to rally opposition against the proposal. Uber warns drivers about potential car replacement mandates, while Lyft claims fare hikes are inevitable. NYC officials argue the claims are misleading, asserting the proposal won't force such actions. Uber and Lyft are also under FTC scrutiny for allegedly coordinating to limit driver compensation.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Reuters · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike in several US cities on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay. They accuse the platforms of taking high commissions and not paying a livable wage. The strike comes after Lyft recently announced that it would ensure drivers make at least 70% of what riders pay. The drivers' union says that algorithmic pricing has led to a decline in earnings, while Uber maintains that driver earnings remain strong. DoorDash, another delivery platform, did not comment on the strike.

No more digital payments on Uber auto, but does UPI payment work? All you need to know

Business Today

Business Today · 4m ago

No more digital payments on Uber auto, but does UPI payment work? All you need to know

Uber India has adopted a subscription-based model for auto rickshaws, eliminating commissions and allowing drivers to retain all fares from February 18. Auto rides now require cash payments from customers, as digital payment methods and Uber credits are not accepted. Customers can use UPI to pay directly to the driver's UPI ID. Uber's responsibility will cover addressing safety concerns, but it won't mediate fare disputes or impose cancellation charges.

How Uber and Lyft are gearing up for the robotaxi revolution

Livemint

Livemint · 6m ago

How Uber and Lyft are gearing up for the robotaxi revolution

Uber and Lyft are adjusting to the rise of driverless technology by partnering with companies like Waymo to integrate autonomous vehicles into their platforms. They are preparing infrastructure and app features for these vehicles, such as remote controls for car functions. Despite previously abandoning self-driving projects, they see potential in combining human-driven and driverless taxis. As consumer interest grows, Uber and Lyft expect the ride-hailing landscape to evolve, although challenges remain, particularly for human drivers.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are planning a strike across the United States on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay. The strike, organized by driver groups, will involve picketing outside airports and Uber offices. The drivers, who are classified as independent contractors, have accused the platforms of taking disproportionately high commissions. The Justice For App Workers coalition, representing around 130,000 drivers and delivery workers, said drivers in 10 US cities would not provide rides to and from airports between 11 am and 1 pm.

Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis over ‘deeply flawed’ pay rules

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis over ‘deeply flawed’ pay rules

Both Uber and Lyft have announced that they will cease their ridesharing services in Minneapolis starting May 1st. The decision comes after the city council passed an ordinance to increase drivers' pay, guaranteeing them a minimum rate per mile and per minute. Both companies argue that the rates set by the ordinance are flawed and not in line with a recent study suggesting lower rates. Lyft and Uber assert that the move will leave thousands of drivers without work and stress the importance of achieving comprehensive statewide legislation.

Lyft is using Anthropic’s Claude AI for customer service

The Verge

The Verge · 5m ago

Lyft is using Anthropic’s Claude AI for customer service

Lyft has partnered with Anthropic to use the Claude AI assistant for customer service, speeding up resolution times by 87%. The AI chatbot handles common inquiries from drivers and redirects complex issues to human specialists when needed, addressing concerns about the impersonal nature of automated support. Lyft is also leveraging generative AI for engineering productivity, with 25% of code being AI-generated. The collaboration may expand to integrate Claude into more Lyft features.

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